Improving Maternal and Infant Nutrition: A Framework for Action

15 Increased acceptability ofbreastfeeding in Scottishsociety in general & indisadvantaged groups% of women who have been stopped from or made tofeel uncomfortable about breastfeeding in a public place% of respondents in the general population who tend toagree or strongly agree that women should onlybreastfed their babies at home or in private% of respondents in lower socioeconomic groups whotend to agree or strongly agree that women should onlybreastfed their babies at home or in privateInfant FeedingSurveyScottish HealthSurvey –Knowledge,attitudes andmotivationmodule16 Increased awareness in thegeneral population of the short& long term benefits ofbreastfeeding on maternal &child development & health% of respondents who are able to identify at least onehealth benefit of breastfeeding for infants% of respondents who are able to identify at least onehealth benefit of breastfeeding for mothers% of respondents who state that bottle fed babies areless healthy and less immune to infection than breastfed babiesUndetermined17 Increased awareness in thegeneral population of theimpact of nutrition on foetal &child development & health% of general population who identify folic acidsupplementation as important for pregnant women% of general population who are able to identify therecommended daily intake of fruit and vegetables forchildrenUndeterminedMedium/Long term Outcome Potential Indicator Data Source18 society values & prioritisesmaternal & child nutrition% household expenditure on fruit and vegetables% household expenditure on soft drinksFamily FoodSurvey